FLIBS20: U.S. summer busy as COVID kept yachts close
During its annual meeting yesterday during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the U.S. Superyacht Association shared data and reports that showed …
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Bahamas tweaks arrival procedures, adds fee
Editor’s Note: Scroll down for more COVID-related news. Beginning tomorrow, the new entry requirements for visitors and residents of the Bahamas include: …
FLIBS20 opens to small crowds, open spaces
The 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened today under sunny skies, wider face docks and spacious tents. The show was mostly …
FLIBS20: Marinas began upgrades long before COVID
Anyone who physically arrived at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this year was in for a big surprise. Most of the five marinas (six, if we count …
IGY takes over Island Gardens
Fort Lauderdale-based Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) has taken over operations at Island Gardens Deep Harbour in Miami. The marina will be rebranded as …
Bahamas officials make yachting a priority
By Lucy Chabot Reed Yachts and the yachting community — the only piece of the tourism sector still active in the Bahamas — are the island …
Detroit firm acquires Luke Brown
Detroit, Michigan-based KAM Yacht Sales has acquired Fort Lauderdale-based brokerage firm Luke Brown Yachts. Founded in 2006, KAM Yacht Sales is a subsidiary …
Yacht crew strum some love back home to South Africa
By Lucy Chabot Reed Not even a global pandemic can keep yacht crew creativity sequestered. The captain and chief engineer of M/Y My Aurora, a 120-foot (36m) …
Antigua20: Charter show registration opens Monday
Registration for the 59th edition of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show opens Monday, June 1. A 10% early registration discount for yachts only has been extended …
Taking the Helm: Three steps help leaders in times of crisis
Taking the Helm: by Capt. Paul Ferdais Crisis management isn’t thought about much until the proverbial mess hits the fan. Then it’s all we can think about. …
